ozpost shipping module

[RodG]

Hi Rod,

I have the austpost module installed.

When upgrades/benefits does this new ozpost have?

The biggest benefit is that ozpost is the only code that will get updated and improved upon. :-)

Other improvements include:

1. Faster response times from the server (only one query is needed rather than a minimum of 3).
2. Results are cached for even better performance.
3. Only one server needs to be contacted for all quotes (rather than one server for the fixed priced methods and a different server for the variable priced methods).
4. More accurate quotes for letter rates to different zones
5. Better debugging functions (for those times when quote just don't seem 'right')
5. Better organised shipping methods selection (admin)
6. A couple of additional shipping methods added.
7. Better OOP
8. Both the server and client code is easier to update to add even more shipping methods if required.
9. Server and client both use XML data for easier manipulation and futureproofing. (more versatile).

Those are just the main improvements off the top of my head.

All is not better though, the ozpost module currently has no means to split large or overwight parcels into multiple packages, so it may not be suitable for all stores.

Can i keep my current update_product and collect_info files when switching to this module?
Michael

Yes (there have been no changes whatsover with these files).

If you are unsure about whether the upgrade is going to be worthwhile for you please keep in mind that both the Austpost and the ozpost modules can be installed concurrently, so if you do run into problems or issues you can simply disable it and continue to use your existing module.

Cheers
Rod